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Faculty and Students Inspire Future STEM Leaders 

Community outreach at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN), an academic unit shared by UNC Greensboro and N.C. A&T State University, goes beyond highlighting its advanced research facilities.  Through STEM education programs, laboratory tours, and hands-on learning experiences, JSNN makes it easy for North Carolina students and community members to understand what nanoscience and nanoengineering research can offer.  “The JSNN outreach program aims to inspire the next generation of… Continue reading…

JSNN Summer Interns Build Skills, Connections and Confidence Through Research

This summer, the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) welcomed 19 undergraduate and community college students from two- and four-year institutions across the United States for immersive, faculty-mentored research experiences spanning quantum technologies, semiconductors, nanotechnology, advanced materials and biomedical sciences. Of the 19 student interns, six participated in the… Continue reading…

UNCG Graduate Student Excels in Science and Leadership

Nooshin KianvashRad credits UNC Greensboro with helping her to better recognize herself. The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) has shown her that she is indeed a leader, one whose confidence and skills continue to grow every day with each new challenge – whether pursuing better cancer outcomes in the lab,… Continue reading…

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Mentor, Scientist, Builder of Community: JSNN’s Dennis LaJeunesse

Joy, enthusiasm, energy — this is what emanates from even a brief interaction with Dennis LaJeunesse, longtime nanoscience professor at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN). As he concludes a 26-year career at the University, he seems thrilled to mentor JSNN graduate students, support innovative research, and collaborate with colleagues as if it… Continue reading…

Targeted Inflammation Treatment: UNCG’s Wu Awarded NCInnovation Grant

Assistant professor of nanoscience Kerui Wu has received a grant from NCInnovation to advance his work on targeted treatments for inflammation with fewer harsh side effects. Many chronic diseases—like arthritis, heart disease, and autoimmune disorders—are driven by inflammation deep inside the body. But today’s anti-inflammatory drugs often affect the whole system, leading to side effects… Continue reading…

New JSNN Faculty Pursue Compelling Research

The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering at UNC Greensboro welcomed three new nanoscience faculty this fall, all of whom are first-time professors with unique research expertise. Whether building biological computers to progress medical diagnosis, creating computational devices to better fight cancer, or improving materials to make AI more efficient,… Continue reading…

Lithium Discovery Could Spark Major Economic Growth in North Carolina

A groundbreaking lithium-extraction technology developed by our research team is gaining statewide attention, including a recent feature on WFMY News 2. This innovation has the potential to transform North Carolina’s economic landscape and position the state as a national leader in sustainable lithium production. What sets this new process apart… Continue reading…

Dr. Samuel Oliveira Receives North Carolina Collaboratory Grant

Congratulations to Dr. Samuel Oliveira from the Department of Nanoengineering and his research team, led by postdoctoral associate Thuanny Borba Rios, for receiving a grant from the North Carolina Collaboratory. Their project, “Spatiotemporal Regulation of Juxtracrine and Paracrine Signaling Driving Macrophage and Fibroblast Proliferation,” will enhance NC A&T’s Interdisciplinary Biomedical… Continue reading…

NanoImpacts 2025: Exploring Active and Adaptive Matter

NanoImpacts, an annual conference hosted by the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN), brings together researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore emerging topics and future directions in nanotechnology. This year’s event, held on October 9–10, focused on the theme of “Active and Adaptive Matter.” The conference opened on… Continue reading…